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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER, RANDOLPH, UTAH THE RICH COUNTY REAPER Entered as second-clas- s matter Feb. 8. 1929. at the jy'st office Randolph. Utah, under the Act of Mar. 3, 1879. Wm. E. Marshall, Editor and Prop. SUBSCRIPTION $1.60 Per Year fct Advance POULTRY ffi mals should be dehorned. The horns serve no useful purpose and are responsible for frequent injuries often serious, and especially to the udder. Dehorned cattle may be housed in a much smaller space, and when they are fed and watered together in the ordinary manner there is a material saving In labor. Horns on a bull are extremely dangerous. The only case where It Is advisable not to remove the horns early is that of animals which are likely to be used for show pur- HIGH FEED PRICES CALL FOR CULLING poses. The best method of dehorning Is to use caustic potash on the extremely young calf. This may be obtained In stick form at any drug store. To use this method successfully, the calfs horns should be treated with caustic potash as soon as the buttons appear, which will be from seven to fourteen days of age. The small buttons are the future horns and may be easily located by the fingers. The long hair Is clipped away from the buttons with an ordinary pair of scissors or shears. A circle of grease should then be placed around the horn, making a considerable ridge above the eye so that none of the liquid containing caustic potash will get Into the eye. The stick of caustic potash is then moistened a trifle and rubbed vigorously on the small horn until the flesh is considerably reddened and at the point of bleeding. It Is not advisable to continue the application after bleeding starts. If sufficient caustic potash has been applied, a dent will be felt In the skull after a few days, and no horns will ever develop. Care must be used to avoid getting too much water on the caustic potash, or it may run down the sides of the animals head, taking oil hair and even getting Into the eyes, with serious results. Ohio Wheat Now Safer From Black Stem 'Rust Eradication of more than two million common barberry bushes In Ohio in the past decade has rendered wheat growing safe from black stem rust disease In practically all of the Important wheat producing sections of the state. A survey of the Ohio wheat crop by W. G. Stover, plant pathologist for the Ohio State university, shows that rust epidemics are local and few this year. Only in one locality was the wheat crop ruined by black stem rust. Ten years ago fields lost from Infections of the disease were common, Stover declares. The common barberry Is the host to the organism that causes wheat rust, In early spring. Eradication of the bushes greatly reduces possibility of rust epidemics. Wherever in Ohio severe local outbreaks of wheat rust occur, a search will discover common barberry nearby. Funds for the destruction of the bushes are provided by the state and federal governments. Slump in Farm Lands Average value per acre of farm land In the United States March 1, this year, was 73 per cent of the average for the years 1912 to 1914 as reported by the Department of Agriculture. The corresponding index a year ago was 89, and two years ago 106. Values for the entire country are about 43 per cent of those in the high record year, 1920. Greatest decline occurred in Iowa where this years value index is 58, compared with 80 a year ago, and 213 in 1920. The figures indicate that average value per acre In that state is only about a fourth that of 1920. Agricultural Siftings Properly distributed, Ohio would have enough rainfall to raise four corn crops a year. Careful culling of poultry flocks Is Imperative to the lowering of production overhead in view of the in- creased price for feeds. It should be the aim of the poultry man not to have overcrowded houses at the beginning of the laying season, says Roy S. Dearstyne, head of the poultry department at North Carolina State college. He gives five requisites for bringing the pullets to a profitable condition this fall. These are: Eliminate 1. weaklings. In every birds there is a per cent that cannot keep up with the majority. These should be marketed as early as possible to take advantage of broiler prices. 2. Cull the layers. Careful consideration should be given to the number of this years birds to be carried over for breeders or layers for next year. Boarders during the molt season yield little or no Income. 3. Scant feeding is expensive. The feeding of mash on the dole system is unwise and will show later In development. 4. Guard against parasites. The spending of a few dollars for worm tablets may be the saving of a great many birds later in the year. Worm all developing birds at about 14 weeks of age. Hens carried over for next year should also be wormed, and poultry men should be on the lookout for lice and mite infestation. 5. Plan autumn grazing. The careful poultry man will have a definite grazing program as green feeds are the cheapest source of certain necessary vitamins. The early autumn is the time for seeding rye grass, clover, rape and other crops which may materially cut feeding costs during the coming year. flock of developing Co-O- p Egg Auction Does , Satisfactory Business Ohios first and only egg auction, located at Wooster and serving poultrymen of 12 counties, sold to the highest bidders more than 20,000 cases of eggs In the first year of its operation. A case holds 30 dozen. Total sales for the year ending July 0 were $122,766. One of the chief benefits of the cooperative auction, says R. B. Treat, manager, is that it places a premium on eggs of the better qualities. Before the auction began there was a spread of one cent between top grade eggs and current receipt eggs on the Cleveland market The spread later was about three and a half cents. The auction does perhaps the only mail order egg business in the country. Business Is solicited from buyers in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Eastern buyers also attend the auctions, load their purchases into specially insulated and refrigerated trucks which reach the eastern markets the following day. The auction is incorporated as the Wooster Poultry association under state and federal marketing laws as a nonprofit All eggs are graded un- der the supervision of the egg grading service. state-feder- al Plan for Early Greens To make sure that greens will be available to the chickens, old and young, plow the runs and seed them down with oats, rye, or wheat Where a double yarding system Is used, it Is easier to have greens growing at all times, as one yard can be growing greens while the other is being used, but even without double yarding, greens can be supplied. While the grain is sprouting, the chickens should be kept off the runs, for the taller the growth when the chickens are turned Into it, the longer it will last Most poultrymen have found that a little sweet clover mixed into the oats or other grains makes the greens last longer. The rank growth of the sweet clover is also useful as shade In the hot summer. Montreal Herald. Crooked Breasts Vaccination against hog cholera Is a cheap method of insuring the herd against loss. The bones of young poultry are very soft until the birds are near fall grown. The ridge on the breast, Proof of the longevity of aspara- called the keel bone, Is not much gus beds Is indicated In North Da- thicker than cardboard, and up to sevkota where beds have been produc- eral months of age Is quite as flexible. ing annually for 20 years. and In young chickens the flesh on both sides of this To utilize surplus sugar, bone protects It and keeps it straight. Slovakia Is converting It, mixed with In lean and chicks it bran and other Ingredients, Into fod- Is often twisted by the weight badly der for horses, cattle and pigs. of the body resting on it while the bird is auite small full-breast- full-meate- d narrow-breaste- d nding-made . By Jay Burns Specialist Cites Method of Choice of Layers Requires Operation on Animals When Young. Early Attention. By H. A. Berman, Department of Dairy Husbandry, University of Missouri. WNU Service. For the ordinary dairy herd the ani- YOUTH UNDERSTANDS MTS Dehorning Dairy Cattle Is Urged exchange of youthful life and . by McClure Newspaper Syndicate. WNU Service eyes rather warily watched FOUR Boyd as she lay relaxed in long garden chair under the trees on the beach country club lawn. Mary was unaware of their gaze. That was a swell game of tennis, Tony, she said, yawning and stretching as she dropped her racquet to the ground beside her. Whatll we do now? How about a swim? By chance are you speaking to me? Tonys resonant voice held a hint of amusement. My dear girl, Im finished for the day. Such tennis as yours Is as much exercise as 1 need In twenty-fou- r hours. A book, a long cold drink and a comfortable chair in the shade and thats all I ask of life. showing Mary laughed joyously, sparkling white teeth, and a little crinkle of wrinkles about her round gray eyes. Tony, darling, she said, did I kill you? Im sorry. But youll be at the dance tonight? If I can dance mostly with you and stop early. Remember, Ive got to go back to town tomorrow on the seven-fifty-si- x. Mary Tony Lawton was forty-five- ; was twenty. His deep brown eyes, a trifle grave as they watched the lovely girl before him, lighted with a smile as she laughed at him. Here, give me a hand. She pulled herself with his help up from her low chair with a light spring. "Come on, Bob, lets have a swim. Bob Eldridges blue eyes lighted to their normal color from the somber darkness that had veiled them as he listened to the banter other two. between the he said. Im your man Good, for a swim. Those doubles just warmed me up for the day. He grinned at Tony quite without malice. But Tonys eyes became grave again. And as for tonight Ill be ready , to dance till morning. But say. swiminto dont you get your why ming suit and come along. Just sun yourself, old man. If youre too tired for a swim. Its a swell day. Tony considered. Then he jumped briskly to his feet All right, he said, And the three started across the grass toward the clubhouse that stood out white against the blue sea beLaw-ton- yond. Tony was forty-fiv- e ; Bob was 'twenty-t- wo. Both men were in love with Mary and at the moment Mary was in love only with life a gay and happy and safe life, as she found it at Bradleys beach. Until Bobs coming, Tony had loved life at Bradleys as much as Mary had. He had been spending a three weeks vacation there at the hotel spending it there because he bad met Mary, fallen head over heels in love with her, and followed her to her summer home. He had found it hard to bridge the gap in their ages in the city where they both lived a rather prominent life, socially. His work as an important lawyer was engrossing. He was just old enough to find the busy, modern young whirl a little baf- fling. But here at Bradleys it hadnt been so hard. Tony was good looking, always fit 'physically. Motoring, walking, swimhe realized ming, tennis dancing-v-al- l, now. In moderation had given him and Mary a common meeting ground where both were at home. And she had seemed as unconscious of the twenty-fivyears that separated them as he was. He had said nothing to Mary of his feeling for her. He had planned to ask her to marry him just before he went back to town, and then, whether she accepted or refused him, he would have the unspoiled memory of their happy holiday together. But five days before time for Tonys vacation to end Bob had appeared at Bradleys. He was, it seemed, a childhood friend of Marys, and their cpttages adjoined. This alone gave Bob an advantage Tony was staying at the hotel and he and Mary had a common background of only a few months; Bob lived next door to Mary and the two had known each other forever. Now, after an hour on the tennis courts there had been another girl. Bobs partner but she had faded from the picture to keep another date. Tony suddenly realized that Bob was in love with Mary, too. And something in the way Mary looked at Bob some understa- Tony feel old and out Sally Sez of step. Youth belonged to youth, he argued to himself and Mary belonged to Bob. He was just another old fool to have dreamed she might care for him. As the three walked across the silvery sands after getting into their bathing things at the clubhouse, Tony said, Mary, Ive decided Id better go back to town this afternoon. Instead of waiting until morning. Ill be better for a hard day if I get back to my own apartment tonight and get a good rest Whats got into you, Tony? she asked. You act a hundred! Well, my child, he said lightly, so 1 am, nearly. And he smiled as gaily as he could at the flushed young face beside him. Ar 1 now you youngsters run along. Ill sun myself here, and perhaps not wait for you. But Ill drop around for before I go. a good-bI was going to ask you to come over to our place for lunch both of yon. y But perhaps youd rather not "Well, said Tony, still with an ef fort at lightness, perhaps Id better not Ive some things to get together before I go. Bob looked searchingly at the older man. Then he put out his hand. see you If you get away before now. again, I want to say good-bThe two men shook hands. Its been great knowing you. Of the many things we do, Bnt home mast have surroundings, Lets fix up our homes towns, toot PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY IT HELPS 1 y Im Thats all right, said Tony, look- ing smilingly Into Bobs troubled young Youre a good fellow. Bob. All eyes. kinds of luck. And he turned and walked slowly down the beach. Come on. Mary took Bobs hand. she said, running Into the breakers. Whose funeral was it, anyway? What on earth were you and Tony THIS WEEKS PRIZE STORY talking about? Boh didnt answer. Darned fine fellow Tony was. Bobs pulses raced, as he felt Marys hand in his. He wasnt afraid of any- Our Inter mountain states are rich in resources, rich in man power, rich in energy and ability. Intermountain workers are willing and capable. Intermountain business men are honest and competent, therefore let ns pledge our fall support to them and bay nothing that isnt Produced by so doing our surplus of everything will be consumed, which will enable us to restore prosperity much more quickly than wa could otherwise hope to do. Buy Intermountain for School Books, for Fall Dads, for Coal Bint, for New Coats and Winter Fruits, then we are doing our part for the good of all. MRS. LENA LEVI, Milford. Utah. body else. Hed win Mary surely, now. Fine man, Tony. They dove into the oncoming breakers, swam hardly for a few minutes, and then floated and paddled along Trees 3,000 Years Old Some of the largest of the trees of California indicate an until they reached the float There they were alone alone in a world of blue sky and sparkling water. Mary flung herself down in the sunshine. Bob sat beside her. Then it happened. One of those quick, treacherous storms that sometimes seem to come out of a brooding summer sky. It rose behind the two on the float, Mary looking shoreward. Bob looking Inter-mounta- in big age of over three thousand years. Earn while you learn Barbering. A Permanent Business with a Big Income. Holers Barber College 118 Regent St., Salt Lake City, Utah We meet your state requirements . at Mary. And before they knew It the float was rocking and jumping with the chopping waves. Come on, said Mary, lets swim in. We cant, said Bob quietly. Its too rough too late I Blackness and thunder and lightning, and a rocking, swaying world. And then, out of the gloom, a voice Tonys. Here, you two. Jump off the float and climb aboard. I dont dare bring it any closer. He maneuvered his commandeered motor boat as near them as he could. Bob jumped in the water first Mary followed him. And that was all Mary knew. That afternoon she and Bob were sitting on the terrace of her cottage that overlooked the sea a sea again sparkling and calm under a blue sky. But 1 cant see why Tony didnt come to say good-by- , she said. He told us he would. She was still a little wan and weak from her mornings experience. For a moment Bob was silent. he said, he told Mary, Then; me not to tell you, but Ive got to. You passed out, you know, when you struck the water and I couldnt get you in, so 1 climbed in his boat and held it while he went in for you. And when he was getting back in the boat with you he gave his leg an awful whack against the side of the boat Hes laid up at the hotel cant go back to town for a couple of days. Mary jumped to her feet. I must go to him this minute. Bob. Bob took her roughly by the shoul- ders. Why, Mary? Why? Mary stood there pale and shaking utterly lovely and desirable in Bobs eyes. Suddenly she smiled at him, a brave smile. Bob, she whispered, I love him. But hell never know I just realized myself. Bob turned miserable eyes away from Mary. He patted her shoulder gently. Ill take you over if youre sure. But tell him, Mary. Hes crazy about you, too. Guess he thought he was too old but that doesnt matter . does it? t Mary caught a glimpse of Bobs mis ery. Oh, Bob, she said, Im sorry. Take me to Tony. Mary, Take Your Choice In frontier days familiar names for whisky were tangle-lela tar-antn- g, and juice forty-ro- d. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR APES HT AN INTERMOUNTAIN PRODUCT Not So Many Thunderstorms The Pacifific coast has the fewest thunderstorms of any part of the United States. 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